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8 Ways to Celebrate Pokemon’s 20th Anniversary
This year, on 27th February, Pokémon celebrates its 20th anniversary. Here's how to celebrate in style! → Read More
10 Must-Play Handheld Games in 2016
Do you own a Nintendo 3DS or a Playstation Vita? Look forward to a year of great games! Here are just a few of the games handheld-fans can look forward to in 2016. → Read More
Why Have Americans Given Up On Privacy?
A recent study by the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication concluded Americans are resigned to giving up data. Why is this, and does it affect more than just Americans? → Read More
This Trojan Malware Might Be Recording Your Skype Conversations
If you've use Skype, you need to know about the Trojan T9000, malware that records your conversations, video-calls and text messaging, and is virtually undetectable to security suites. → Read More
Avoid These iPhone Apps for Better Battery Life
Killing background apps won't save your battery — in some cases you'll have to completely avoid an app in order to stop it from draining your smartphone's energy. → Read More
4 Things to Consider When Buying a Security Suite
McAfee, Kaspersky, Avast, Norton, Panda - all big names in online security. But how do you decide which to choose? Here are some questions you need to ask yourself when purchasing anti-virus software. → Read More
4 Creative Hobbies That Can Improve Your Life Today
It's never too late to take up a new hobby, but life offers so much choice that it can be impossible to choose. Here are five hobbies that could improve your life immediately. → Read More
How Doctor Who Has Charted Our Fear of New Technology
Let us take you on a journey through time with the Doctor to see how this little British show has charted our fear of new technology over the course of five decades and counting. → Read More
Improve Privacy & Security with 5 Easy New Year’s Resolutions
A new year means an excuse for getting to grips with your online security and privacy. Here are just a few simple things you should abide by in order to keep yourself safe. → Read More
Best Gifts Under $30 for Wii U Gamers
Buying a gift for a Wii U owner? There are a number of inexpensive games and accessories available. If you're looking for gifts below $30, we've got plenty of suggestions. → Read More
What Other Major Websites Can Learn from Moonfruit’s DDoS Attack
Moonfruit is the latest in a long list of online giants hit by hackers, but how they handled the threat was impressive. Indeed, other sites could learn a lot from how they handled the situation. → Read More
Porn Viewing Habits Could Be the Next Big Leak: Here’s What To Do
A software engineer has recently warned that you should expect your Internet history, specifically any adult sites you've visited, to be leaked. What can you do about this? → Read More
Why Streaming Movies Is Bad for You
However much we love streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Instant Video, they're not always a force for good. Here are three reasons why streaming movies can be bad for you. → Read More
Facebook Privacy: How The Fight Could Be Won – in Belgium
The privacy war against global social networking giant Facebook is slowly being won – in Europe, at least. Because Facebook has been given 48 hours to stop tracking non-users in Belgium... → Read More
5 Reasons Why Medical Identity Theft is Increasing
Scammers want your personal details and bank account information – but did you know that your medical records are also of interest to them? Find out what you can do about it. → Read More
Here Are 6 Pieces of Paper You Should Always Shred
We know that important documents must be shredded, but complacency is easy: 'it doesn't really matter.' But should you go to extremes and destroy all records? Which documents do you really need to shred? → Read More
Does the Database of the Dead Put Your Life & Health in Context?
Do you think about your life deeply? A new interactive helps you examine this in some context with the “Database of the Dead”. Explore interesting facts found in the official U.S. death records. → Read More
4 Ways Watching Movies Used To Be More Fun
You might not have realized that your enthusiasm for movies is waning. It's no longer the good old days. and I'm sure watching movies used to be more fun... → Read More
Here’s How Much Your Identity Could Be Worth on the Dark Web
It's uncomfortable to think of yourself as a commodity, but all of your personal details, from name and address to bank account details, are worth something to online criminals. How much are you worth? → Read More
Should YouTube Music Videos Have Age Ratings?
Rihanna, Robin Thicke, and Miley Cyrus. There's little doubt that music videos have got more risqué in recent years, but is it right to impose age ratings on music videos on YouTube and Vevo? → Read More